Tumbuka names are meaningful and come from the Tumbuka people of Malawi, Zambia, and Tanzania. These names often express emotions, gratitude, or prayers. Below is a list of beautiful Tumbuka names for boys, girls, and unisex options, each with meaning.
Name Meaning Bafiske Let them do as they please. Balijekwao They have no home. Bayenkhu Where will they go? Dambuzgho Troublesome, often given to babies whose mothers were unwell during pregnancy. Ketase Cooperation. Pasipao Their ground, earth, often given after repeated deaths in the family. Payekha He/She is alone. Sangawaka To easily find. Sangwani Rejoice. Sekelelani Be happy, boisterous, or laugh. Temwa Love. Tendelechi What should we walk for? Towera Beauty or beautiful, traditionally given after the death of a preceding sibling. Ulunji Righteousness or justice. Waliko God is there. Watipaso He (God) has given us again. Yapunga Wind; bringing people together.
Name Meaning Chawanangwa Blessing or gift. Chibinkhe The dark (coloured) one. Chibvwimbo Bird’s nest, implying hard work or shelter. Chithuzi Shadow or picture, often given after repeated deaths in the family. Fwasa To be calm. Jilele Rear yourself or be self-reliant. Kamkhwala Of medicine or herbs. Kamoyo Life, often given to babies born prematurely. Msimuko Crossing over. Panji Maybe, given after the death of the firstborn to signify hope. Patukanani Part from one another. Sambazya To enrich or become rich. Sankhani Choose. Tangu First, usually given to the firstborn of twins.
Name Meaning Chapasi Earth, dirt, belongs to earth; often given after other children in the family have died. Chimika To stop, halt, or prevent; refers to traditional medicine used to prevent miscarriages. Chosaning’oma Remove bad things. Dindi Grave; often given after the deaths of previous siblings in infancy. Dizgha To be quiet. Dumisa Praise, worship, or thank you. Fwasani To be calm. Isazo Variant of Izaso. Izaso Come again, return; a plea for deceased relatives to come back. Kondanani Love one another. Sambazya To enrich or become rich. Sangwani Rejoice. Sekelelani Be happy, boisterous, or laugh. Sungani Custodian or keeper. Tamanyachi How can we know the future? Towera Beauty or beautiful; traditionally given after the death of a preceding sibling. Ulunji Righteousness or justice. Waliko God is there. Watipaso He (God) has given us again.
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